For those of you interested in financial markets, we have an upcoming talk and a fall seminar that may be of interest. First up, this Monday, Grinnell College professor, Mark Montgomery, will give a lecture about the ins and outs of “The Notorious Efficient Market Hypothesis,” as he calls it. The efficient market hypothesis […]

Claudena Skran Professor of Government Lawrence University UNHCR’s Gender Policy for Refugees in Sierra Leone: Economic vs. Political Agency​ ABSTRACT: The challenge of integrating refugee women into societies recovering from warfare is a difficult one. Although numerous programs by the UN and other actors exist to promote women’s economic agency and political participation, few studies have examined […]

Have you ever wondered if school boards matter? What the trade-off is between administrative expertise and the public will? If so, it’s your lucky day… Knowledge, Vision, and Academic Return on Investment: Do School Boards Matter? Arnold Shober, Lawrence University Michael Hartney, Lake Forest College What is the trade-off between representation and […]